Let the horse be your teacher

Stacey is a compassionate, innovative teacher who helps horses and humans develop joyful relationships. She has an exceptional ability to apply creative solutions to help horses and riders discover comfortable, athletic movement.

I am a senior rider, without a horse of my own. The “loaner” I was riding is a 17.3 very opinionated mare. Not a productive or joyful combination for either horse or rider. In desperation, I called Stacey to see what she could do to help. Did she ever have an impact! In one visit, she softened the horse noticeably and showed me how to do it as well. But best of all, she reduced my fear factor about 99%. We are in a much better place.

Stacey is the embodiment of Heart Centered Horsemanship!  It was obvious from our first encounter that her heart is in all she teaches.  My relationship and connection with my horse (Dixie) has improved because of her methods.  Stacey has made me a better rider and Dixie is calmer and we are more attuned to each other.

Stacey Carter of Heart Centered Horsemanship is a compassionate yoga teacher and horse trainer that heals horses and people.  Her yoga classes are tied to our deep bond with the healing power of our relationship with horses.  She relates yoga moves to those we do on horses but you don't need to be a rider to benefit.  Stacy focuses on her students and is aware of their individual needs just as she does with the animals she works with. She is truly an amazing teacher and healer! We are blessed to have her here in North Carolina!

I have known Stacey for several years and have always admired her kind approach to horsemanship. Stacey began her yoga journey from an equestrian's perspective and realized how intertwined the two disciplines are.  I am a fitness professional by vocation and Stacey's leadership in teaching yoga is also kind and gentle.  Finally I am able to blend my two loves, fitness and horses into a practice that helps me form a better bond with myself and my horses.  Everytime I have the opportunity to take a class from Stacey I learn something new to take to my horsemanship. Thank you Stacey for your guidance in my journey for softness

Due to multiple injuries, my Quarter Horse hadn’t been ridden in over a year.  I spent months looking for a trainer to help me get her ready to ride again.  Everyone I talked to had a “manhandle” type of approach.  I wanted someone who saw these animals as being the sensitive creatures they are, who deserve to be treated with respect.  Stacey took time getting to know us, developing a relationship not only with me, but my mare as well.  She taught me how to make all my interactions with my horses be a positive experience for both of us.  I can’t say enough about how much Stacey has made a difference in the bond I have with my horses.